Docherty (surname)

Docherty is a Scottish/Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Bevan Docherty (born 1977), triathlete from New Zealand
• Craig Docherty (born 1979), professional boxer from Scotland
• David Docherty, British writer, journalist and television executive
• George MacPherson Docherty (1911–2008), American Presbyterian minister
• Glenn Docherty, Australian politician
• Jack Docherty (born 1962), Scottish writer, actor and producer
• Jacqueline Docherty, British nursing administrator
• Jamie Docherty, Scottish football player in the early 20th century
• Jim Docherty (born 1956), Scottish football player in the late 20th century
• John Docherty (born 1940), Scottish football player and manager
• John Docherty (born 1935), Scottish football player
• Kevin Docherty, referee in the Australian Football Association
• Laurence Docherty (born 1980), Dutch field hockey player of Scottish origin
• Mark Docherty (born 1988), Scottish football player
• Mick Docherty (born 1950), English football player and coach
• Richard Docherty (1899–1979), Catholic priest and missionary in Australia
• Robert Docherty (born 1965), Scottish football player
• Stephen Docherty (born 1976), Scottish football player
• Steve Docherty (born 1950), Australian professional tennis player
• Thomas Docherty (politician), British politician
• Tom Docherty, English football player
• Tommy Docherty (born 1928), Scottish football player and manager
• Tony Docherty (born 1971), Scottish football player
• Valerie Docherty, Canadian politician

See also

• Doherty (surname)
• Docherty (novel)
• Glen Docherty, a glen (valley) in Wester Ross, Scotland